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Jackson County, South Dakota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 302 SD DANR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Jackson County, South Dakota?
The median drilled well depth in Jackson County is 100 ft, based on 301 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half of all wells fall between 41 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 401 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 140 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Jackson County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Jackson County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the completion reports South Dakota drillers file with DANR.
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Well records by ZIP code in Jackson County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Long Valley (57547) — 82 wells, median 160 ft
- Interior (57750) — 54 wells, median 44 ft
Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.